Event Brief
Russia says Sarmat nuclear missile ready by year-end
Filed: May 13, 2026 at 7:04 AM ET
Summary: Vladimir Putin said Russia’s Sarmat nuclear missile would be ready for combat by the end of the year.
WHO: Vladimir Putin
WHAT: Putin announced the Sarmat nuclear missile would be ready for combat by year-end.
WHEN: May 13, 2026 at 6:05 AM ET
WHERE: Russia
WHY: Part of Russia’s stated effort to prepare the Sarmat missile for combat.
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